APPOINTMENT OF AN INDEPENDENT AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE MEMBER TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE OF AGRICULTURAL SECTOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING AUTHORITY (AgriSETA) – (ONE MEMBER).

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Requirements:
A relevant degree or equivalent qualification. An MBA/CI/CA/INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY qualification would be an added advantage. Experience in any of the following fields: Financial Accounting, Governance, Legal, Internal Auditing, Risk Management, and Information Communication Technology. 
 
Experience:
• Experience in serving in any governance structures 
• Strong experience in finance, auditing, risk management, and compliance 
• Prior experience in serving on an Audit and Risk Committee of a public institution (added advantage) 
• Knowledge and understanding of the SETA environment (added advantage) 
• An understanding of the regulatory framework within public entities. 
 
Responsibilities:
• Review annual financial statements and establish whether the statements have been prepared in accordance with the PFMA and related Treasury Regulations, including the applicable accounting framework. 
• Review the coordination of audit efforts to ensure the completeness of coverage and promote the effective use of financial resources. 
• The Audit and Risk Committee must serve as a mechanism of the Accounting Authority to monitor and reinforce the effectiveness of the internal control system and internal audit function. 
• The Audit and Risk Committee must review and make recommendations on: 
- The functioning and overall efficiency and effectiveness of the internal control system 
- The functioning of the internal auditors 
- The risk areas of the SETA’s operations to be covered in the scope of the internal and external audits 
- Should take the lead in identifying risks that may impact the organisation and provide leadership in ensuring that there are processes in place to mitigate such risks. 
• Review adequacy and effectiveness of the organisation’s internal controls, including computerised information systems control and security, the quality of financial and other management information produced to ensure integrity and reliability, as well as the related significant findings and recommendations of internal and external audit auditors, together with Management’s response thereto. 
• Provide advice on ICT governance, controls, access, and safeguarding of information. 
• Review compliance with laws and regulations and other related requirements. 
• Review any significant incidents of a suspected criminal or irregular nature. 
• Perform duties as required by section 27.1 of the Treasury Regulations. Candidates should possess the following qualities: 

• Independence
• Integrity
• Willingness to dedicate time and energy to the work of the Committee 
• Good communication skills 
• Sound analytical skills 
• Decision-making

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Term of Office and Remuneration 
• The term of office of the appointed candidate will be for two years (2) until 31 March 2025 
• The remuneration of the members of the Audit and Risk Committee is determined in accordance with paragraph 20.2 of the Treasury Regulations. 
 
Applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of their qualifications and ID. 
 
Applications should be emailed to auditcommittee@agriseta.co.za, the Chief Executive Officer, Dr Innocent Sirovha (for the attention of Mr Mzuyanda Dlanga – Company Secretary). 
 
Enquiries: 012 301 5600 
 
Applications should be submitted by no later than Friday 06 January 2023 at 16h30
 
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. 
Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. 
AgriSETA reserves the right not to make an appointment. 
People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 
Preference will be given to a black female candidate.